Time4ANap Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) Walking through a Wal-Mart yesterday I spotted a dog food that I hadn't seen before, although I guess some of their stores have carried for a year or so. Gentle Giants Dog Food was developed and is sold by Burt Ward (Robin of Batman and Robin) and his wife who run a giant breed dog rescue. Reviews on Amazon are mostly good, although the ingredient list is fairly common, I do like that the fat content is pretty low compared to other stuff we've been trying. Has anyone tried this food, and if so, what were the results? The packaging and their website make me dizzy if I look at them too long. http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com/gentle-giants-dog-food.htm Amazon has a regular and a grain free version. Edited August 17, 2016 by Time4ANap Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 The ingredients look good to me but i feed raw. I just wonder if all that good stuff is still there after being processed. Still looks better than some food i've seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 The ingredients look good to me but i feed raw. I just wonder if all that good stuff is still there after being processed. Still looks better than some food i've seen! I didn't see anything that would make me not try it. Rocket is having some more tummy issues off and on, so we have been trying to find a new food that agrees with him. So far, the only one that has worked well is Rachael Ray Grain Free Turkey and Potato. The other Rachael Ray foods, Nutro Senior, and Premium Edge all resulted in projectile Big D a few times. I'm thinking that the low fat content of Gentle Giants may be a good thing for his stomach. It's worth trying a small bag. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) After all the bad press their "rescue" has received over the years I'd be hesitant to put any money in their pockets. Look them up on Yelp to get started. Someone on another greyhound forum was involved with them about 15 years ago and posted some pretty disturbing first hand experiences. ETA - if you look at Yelp one poster says their food is made by Diamond and is the same formula as Diamond Naturals. I'm not in the market for new food but if you have time it might be worth checking out. Edited August 17, 2016 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 After all the bad press their "rescue" has received over the years I'd be hesitant to put any money in their pockets. Look them up on Yelp to get started. Someone on another greyhound forum was involved with them about 15 years ago and posted some pretty disturbing first hand experiences. ETA - if you look at Yelp one poster says their food is made by Diamond and is the same formula as Diamond Naturals. I'm not in the market for new food but if you have time it might be worth checking out Thanks. I know nothing about them or even that they existed until I saw their food on the shelf. If it is the same as a Diamond Naturals formula that won't work anyway. We've tried those previously without success. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 After all the bad press their "rescue" has received over the years I'd be hesitant to put any money in their pockets. Look them up on Yelp to get started. Someone on another greyhound forum was involved with them about 15 years ago and posted some pretty disturbing first hand experiences. ETA - if you look at Yelp one poster says their food is made by Diamond and is the same formula as Diamond Naturals. I'm not in the market for new food but if you have time it might be worth checking out. Yes, I was going to say the same. They don't have a very good reputation, and they seem like a dubious rescue at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 If it's low fat you're looking for this worked well on diabetic/pancreatitis Poodle. https://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/dog-formulas/dry/ultra-premium/reduced-calorie-dry-dog-formula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Yes, Gentle Giants has a very bad reputation. Anything with their name on it would put up a huge red flag for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I was turned off by the claim that many of their dogs live twice the normal life span. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, though wouldn't it be nice to have our Greys around for 20-25 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 If it's low fat you're looking for this worked well on diabetic/pancreatitis Poodle. https://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/dog-formulas/dry/ultra-premium/reduced-calorie-dry-dog-formula Thanks. Lowfat seems to be just one part of the equation and I've tried several others but not that one. There is no rhyme or reason to what works, or what stops working eventually. It may be time to think about raw. Unfortunately, this is one that the green bag can't fix. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I could not, in good conscience, support anything that would benefit Gentle Giants. I can't tell you anything about the food, other than ludicrous claims that it greatly extends lifespans. Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I would stay away from anything those people sell. They are not good dog rescue people. I have read nothing but bad things about them and the condition of their dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Good to know about their reputation. I honestly had never heard of them until seeing that food on the shelf at Wal-Mart - also a sketchy company, but sometimes there is no choice but to go there. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Good to know about their reputation. I honestly had never heard of them until seeing that food on the shelf at Wal-Mart - also a sketchy company, but sometimes there is no choice but to go there. I'm with you on the no choice but to go there. I had to make my peace with the Waltons years ago when I sold BBQ and had to go to Bentonville to get a product in there. I don't think they are sketchy as much as they are bullies. They have a HUGE amount of buying power in North America and will remind you of that at every turn as they make you grovel. Edited August 18, 2016 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 After all the bad press their "rescue" has received over the years I'd be hesitant to put any money in their pockets. Look them up on Yelp to get started. Someone on another greyhound forum was involved with them about 15 years ago and posted some pretty disturbing first hand experiences. ETA - if you look at Yelp one poster says their food is made by Diamond and is the same formula as Diamond Naturals. I'm not in the market for new food but if you have time it might be worth checking out. Yeah, they are no bueno. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Just say no. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 I'm with you on the no choice but to go there. I had to make my peace with the Waltons years ago when I sold BBQ and had to go to Bentonville to get a product in there. I don't think they are sketchy as much as they are bullies. They have a HUGE amount of buying power in North America and will remind you of that at every turn as they make you grovel. Yes - the experience of selling to them and maintaining Service Level is something else. No matter what you do, you did it wrong, even if you didn't. I had 10 years of that with them as well as Home Depot and others. When you get that big, the vendor has to play by their rules, which they make up as they go along. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 After all the bad press their "rescue" has received over the years I'd be hesitant to put any money in their pockets. Look them up on Yelp to get started. Someone on another greyhound forum was involved with them about 15 years ago and posted some pretty disturbing first hand experiences. ETA - if you look at Yelp one poster says their food is made by Diamond and is the same formula as Diamond Naturals. I'm not in the market for new food but if you have time it might be worth checking out. I was put off by their claims on the web site years ago and they never seemed to get dogs adopted - great pictures but, no pictures of dogs in homes other than theirs. When their web page said that you had to buy their dog food if you adopt a pet - that was a big red flag for me. I wouldn't buy anything from them. I just looked at their web site - oh my ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I just looked around at their site......yikes.......scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 After all the bad press their "rescue" has received over the years I'd be hesitant to put any money in their pockets. Look them up on Yelp to get started. Someone on another greyhound forum was involved with them about 15 years ago and posted some pretty disturbing first hand experiences. Yes, I was going to say the same. They don't have a very good reputation, and they seem like a dubious rescue at best. Yes, Gentle Giants has a very bad reputation. Anything with their name on it would put up a huge red flag for me. I could not, in good conscience, support anything that would benefit Gentle Giants. I can't tell you anything about the food, other than ludicrous claims that it greatly extends lifespans. I would stay away from anything those people sell. They are not good dog rescue people. I have read nothing but bad things about them and the condition of their dogs. Yeah, they are no bueno. Just say no. Their adoption contract states you HAVE to feed their food if you adopt a dog fromthem. I wouldn't care who makes it....I'm with Shannon....I could NOT support those "people" by purchasing anything that would benefit them. My limited experience with them told me how Burt and Tracy are. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Calling Gentle Giants a "dubious rescue" is quite generous. Somehow they manage to constantly have rare breeds and mixes available that are almost never available through their own breed rescues nationwide. Among the dogs they currently have available are a "Woodle Doodle" (Irish Wolfhound/Great Dane/Poodle) and a Tibetan Mastiff/Great Pyrenees mix. You do the math... Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronckew Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 rare breeds and mixes = mongrels/mutts - but big ones. Quote Regards, Wayne KronckeCAVE CANEM RADIX LECTI ET SEMPER PARATUSVegetarians: My food poops on your food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Calling Gentle Giants a "dubious rescue" is quite generous. Somehow they manage to constantly have rare breeds and mixes available that are almost never available through their own breed rescues nationwide. Among the dogs they currently have available are a "Woodle Doodle" (Irish Wolfhound/Great Dane/Poodle) and a Tibetan Mastiff/Great Pyrenees mix. You do the math... They usually have puppies as well. AKA puppy mill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Calling Gentle Giants a "dubious rescue" is quite generous. Somehow they manage to constantly have rare breeds and mixes available that are almost never available through their own breed rescues nationwide. Among the dogs they currently have available are a "Woodle Doodle" (Irish Wolfhound/Great Dane/Poodle) and a Tibetan Mastiff/Great Pyrenees mix. You do the math... I agree, I should have just called them a sham. Definitely in it for the money, and nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 They also have known ties with an extremely disreputable sighthound breeder who specializes in Greyhounds, Borzoi, livestock guardian dogs, and livestock. Thankfully she's been run out of my other breed but she did have a pair of them, along with Salukis, at one point. Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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